Civil War 1861 Letter William F. Linnell 8th Maine Infantry

Original Civil War Soldier Letter - 1861. Linnell, Company C, 8th Maine Infantry. This is an authentic handwritten Civil War letter dated October 7, 1861, written by William F.

Linnell, a soldier in Company C, 8th Maine Volunteer Infantry, one of Maine's earliest regiments to enter Federal service. The letter documents Linnell's early-war movements, travel, and encampment experiences during the opening months of the American Civil War, providing firsthand insight into Union mobilization in 1861. Written entirely in period ink on original paper, this piece represents a museum-grade primary source from the first year of the conflict.

Early Civil War date (1861) - highly desirable period. Written during the initial organization and deployment phase of Union forces. The 8th Maine Infantry later served with distinction in major campaigns. First-person soldier narrative - far scarcer than printed documents. Unit: Company C, 8th Maine Infantry.

Format: Original handwritten letter (not a copy or transcript). Original Civil War letters from identified soldiers with known units are increasingly difficult to find, especially from the war's opening year. This letter is suitable for. Advanced Civil War manuscript collections.

Framed historical display or archival preservation.

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